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KMID : 1157520110070030111
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International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry
2011 Volume.7 No. 3 p.111 ~ p.115
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Self-reported Halitosis and Emotional State Impact on Clinical Oral Health in Thai Children
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Patcharaphol Samnieng
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Abstract
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Objective: The aim of this study was 1) to examine the prevalence of self-reported halitosis and its related factors, 2) to examine the prevalence of dental anxiety and its related factors, and 3) to examine the links between self-reported halitosis and factors related to emotional state, specifically dental anxiety in Thai children.
Methods: The study was performed 12-year-old 318 Thai children (99 boys and 219 girls). A self-reported halitosis and other variables possibly linked to it and dental anxiety scale-revised (DAS-R) questionnaire were collected. Clinical oral examinations (tooth and gingival conditions) were performed according to WHO criteria.
Results: The prevalence of self-reported halitosis was 34.9%. About 24.6% of children had high dental anxiety. Girls had significant higher self-reported halitosis and dental anxiety than boys (p＜0.05). The number of decayed teeth and gingivitis were associated with self-reported halitosis and dental anxiety scores (p＜0.05). Logistic regression showed that subjects with high dental anxiety more higher reported halitosis than those in non-anxiety groups (p＜0.05).
Conclusion: Early detection of the cause of dental anxiety might be improved oral health. In the study population, poor oral health (decayed and gingivitis) related to self-reported halitosis was associated with dental anxiety factors.
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KEYWORD
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self-reported halitosis, dental anxiety, oral health status, children, Thailand
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